Robbed Upon Leaving Home

Chapter 1: Robbed Upon Leaving

The Demon Realm, boundless and bordering many great cities, with Jiu You City being just one of them.

Tingfeng Valley was only two thousand li from the entrance to the Demon Realm. Using a Divine Speed Talisman, one could reach the entrance in two days.

Even without the Divine Speed Talisman, it was only a six or seven-day journey.

Bi Fan rested in Tingfeng Valley for one night and set off early the next morning. That evening, he carefully studied the Record of Exotic Beasts.

The Demon Realm was filled with wild beasts, Mo Beasts, poisonous creatures, and even the possibility of encountering Yao Beasts. A last-minute review was better than none; understanding them beforehand would allow him to handle the situation with ease.

That night, Bi Fan also spent some time giving the Golden Silk Jade Book a general read.

The body-tempering methods recorded in the Golden Silk Jade Book were profound and exquisite, even superior to those in the Blood Demon Technique.

The complete Golden Silk Jade Book had ten chapters. The first chapter was missing, and so were chapters six through ten. The first chapter was likely the general outline. Chapters two, three, and four recorded the first, second, and third levels of cultivation methods, respectively. Upon reaching the third level, one's cultivation could reach the Golden Core stage.

Bi Fan did not immediately cultivate the methods from the Golden Silk Jade Book, primarily due to a lack of time.

He carefully reread the first three levels several times and cross-referenced them with the Blood Demon Technique, discovering that the methods in the Golden Silk Jade Book were entirely viable for cultivation and would undoubtedly yield good results.

Bi Fan had already decided to cultivate the techniques from the Golden Silk Jade Book, but he would have to postpone it.

Early the next morning, Bi Fan left Tingfeng Valley and headed towards the entrance of the Demon Realm.

People entered the Demon Realm almost every day, and most of them made preparations before doing so. Tingfeng Valley was an excellent choice for this.

The powerful cultivator who originally built Tingfeng Valley must have considered this factor, which explained why Tingfeng Valley was so lively and prosperous.

Walking on the road, Bi Fan saw many young people like himself, likely heading to the Demon Realm for training.

They were strangers to each other, filled with wariness, and naturally did not strike up conversations.

"Hey, kid up ahead."

Three people quickly caught up from behind Bi Fan, shouting rudely.

Bi Fan looked around, left, right, front, and back. There was no one else nearby. He thought to himself, Could they be calling me?

"Kid, we're talking to you. Stop looking around." The unfriendly voice came again, and Bi Fan finally confirmed that the people behind him were calling him.

Bi Fan turned around and asked angrily, "Are you looking for me?"

He was still quite young and wore his emotions on his sleeve.

"Kid, stop playing dumb. We are looking for you. You bought quite a few Bilo Pills in Tingfeng Valley yesterday. Hand them all over. I see you have many Magic Tools, hand them all over, or you'll die." The leader, a young man in white, said.

So, Bi Fan had been targeted in Tingfeng Valley, which explained why these people were trying to rob him.

In the Vast Sky Great World, such incidents were very common. For the sake of treasure, even righteous disciples could become bandits, no different from demonic disciples.

The three people behind Bi Fan were all righteous disciples, their auras pure and unadulterated.

"So you want to rob me? That depends on whether you have the ability." Bi Fan said coldly.

With the Flowing Light Sword in hand, Bi Fan's courage swelled.

The young man in white stared at the Flowing Light Sword in Bi Fan's hand, a greedy look appearing on his face. "A good sword! It's a high-grade Magic Tool! This weapon belongs to me."

"Belongs to you? You'll have to be alive to take it." Bi Fan stood proudly, full of confidence.

After the previous battles, Bi Fan's strength had improved significantly, and crucially, he had built immense self-confidence.

He had even killed opponents in the Valiance realm, so why would he fear these three people? The strongest among them was the young man in white, who was only at the Viscera Realm. The other two hadn't even reached the Viscera Realm.

"Kid, if you know what's good for you, hand over the Bilo Pills and Magic Tools, and we'll spare your life. Our young master is Jiang Sheng of North Xu Palace. You can't afford to offend him." A man behind the young man in white said arrogantly.

Bi Fan was almost amused by these righteous disciples. They were robbing him but seemed afraid that others wouldn't know their origins, wanting to use their backing to intimidate him.

Unfortunately, they had encountered Bi Fan, who was impervious to threats and intimidation and had no interest in North Xu Palace.

Especially Jiang Wen of North Xu Palace, Bi Fan only felt disgust towards him. He didn't know what relationship Jiang Sheng had with Jiang Wen.

"North Xu Palace, truly impressive. To produce such a gem, and to rob others under the banner of North Xu Palace. I've certainly seen it all." Bi Fan burst into laughter.

The young man in white's face changed drastically. "Attack! Leave no survivors."

The young man in white, alerted by Bi Fan's words, suddenly realized the implications. If news of this robbery leaked out, he would have a difficult time at North Xu Palace later.

As long as you have the strength, robbery is not forbidden, and the spoils belong to you. However, you are not allowed to use the name of North Xu Palace to rob others and damage its reputation, or you will face severe punishment.

In fact, many sects had such unwritten rules, and Qingyang Sect was no exception.

The sycophant behind the young man in white was too smug. He had revealed his identity, leaving no room for maneuver.

The two men behind Jiang Sheng were very fast and charged forward first.

Qingyang Gentle Wind Sword Art!

Bi Fan unleashed his sword art, his sword light flashing like shadows.

"Pfft, pfft..."

Sounds of tearing fabric could be heard. In moments, the clothes of the two men running ahead were reduced to rags, yet they had not sustained a single scratch. This showed Bi Fan's mastery in controlling his strength to a perfect degree.

The two men trembled, their pants soaked, and dared not move, fearing Bi Fan would strike them down with a sword.

Jiang Sheng, walking behind, had not yet closed the distance. Seeing this scene, a chill ran down his spine, and his steps involuntarily halted.

He compared himself to them. While he could defeat his two subordinates, he was nowhere near Bi Fan's level.

It was obvious that his strength was far inferior to Bi Fan's. Jiang Sheng had the sense to see that.

However, Jiang Sheng was caught in a dilemma, unable to advance or retreat.

Bi Fan walked towards Jiang Sheng step by step. Although his footsteps were light, the sound seemed to strike Jiang Sheng's heart.

Jiang Sheng was scared to death and began to retreat step by step.

His two companions were even worse off, begging loudly, "Sir, spare our lives! Spare this humble dog's life..."

"Put your Magic Tools, Crystal Stones, Pills, and all other items on the ground, and you can leave. If you dare to hide anything, you will die."

Bi Fan was too lazy to even lay a hand on such a person.

Jiang Sheng said sternly, "Kid, if you dare to lay a hand on me, my older brother is the second-ranked person on the Hidden Dragon List, Jiang Wen. If you're not afraid of retaliation, then go ahead."

"I haven't heard of Jiang Wen, nor do I know about the Hidden Dragon List. Even if your brother is very powerful, if I destroy all three of you, no one will probably find me." Bi Fan's voice was extremely cold.

Jiang Sheng's companions were putting things on the ground. Upon hearing the words "destroy all three of you," they immediately collapsed on the ground, utterly pathetic.

Jiang Sheng's face also changed drastically, and his legs trembled. However, he was too proud to beg for mercy like his two companions.

"Hand over all your valuables, and you can leave too. Otherwise... Hmph!" Bi Fan said with a smile.

Jiang Sheng did not hesitate. He took out his belongings and placed them on the ground.

Perhaps Jiang Wen was truly Jiang Sheng's older brother. Given Jiang Sheng's strength, he actually possessed a Cosmic Bag.

Bi Fan quickly collected everything on the ground and then strode away, leaving behind three pitiful youths.

Looking at Bi Fan's departing back, Jiang Sheng's eyes were filled with venom.

"Young Master, do you know who this brat is? It's hard for us to get revenge."

Jiang Sheng said hatefully, "He must be going to the Demon Realm for training. I'll make sure he dies in the Demon Realm. Find a way to draw his portrait; make it as realistic as possible."

"Young Master, what's the portrait for?"

"Are you stupid? Of course, it's to put out a bounty to kill that brat."

"Let's go, we're heading to the Demon Realm entrance too," Jiang Sheng said.

Being robbed on the road was indeed annoying, but Bi Fan had a good harvest. He started to take stock of his gains along the way.

Among Jiang Sheng and his two companions, only Jiang Sheng's Magic Tool was a mid-grade Magic Tool. The other two had low-grade Magic Tools. The most precious item was the Cosmic Bag.

The Cosmic Bag also contained some Pills, materials, and nearly a thousand Crystal Stones, making them quite well-off.

Bi Fan hummed a little tune and continued on his way. He didn't use the Divine Speed Talisman, enjoying the scenery along the way, quite leisurely.

The journey that followed encountered no trouble. As they got closer to the Demon Realm entrance, more people began to appear.

The Demon Realm was not just a place for training. It was rumored to be filled with Spiritual Medicine, even Crystal Stone veins, and various rare metal veins.

Moreover, the Mo Beasts, wild beasts, Yao Beasts, and even poisonous creatures there were all very valuable.

Therefore, a prosperous small city had formed at the entrance of the Demon Realm. A large number of cultivators entered and exited the Demon Realm daily. Of course, many people also traveled between the small city and other parts of Jiu You City.

The small city was named Xiguan Town. Although called a "town," it was comparable to a small city.

The city walls of Xiguan Town were about two meters high, capable of resisting attacks from wild beasts. There were eight city gates, allowing people from all directions to enter Xiguan Town.

Bi Fan strode into Xiguan Town and found that the number of stalls inside was not much less than in Tingfeng Valley.

As far as the eye could see, the streets were lined with stalls and various shops. There was no telling how many such streets there were in Xiguan Town. Every street was very lively, with constant shouts.

The main traded items in Xiguan Town were specialties from the Demon Realm, such as Mo Beast corpses, Spiritual Medicine, and materials. Magic Tools, Magic Treasures, and Pills from outside were also very popular, especially antidote Pills, which were much more expensive than in Tingfeng Valley. A single Bilo Pill could sell for two hundred Crystal Stones.

Bi Fan deeply regretted it. He wished he had exchanged all his Crystal Stones for Bilo Pills earlier.

Bi Fan was not in a hurry to enter the Demon Realm. He browsed casually, mainly looking at the prices of various items, especially those produced in the Demon Realm. He memorized the prices of those items to collect them when he entered the Demon Realm.

It wouldn't do to make a trip to the Demon Realm and return empty-handed.

Many stalls sold items like beast horns, beast hides, fresh meat, Spiritual Medicine, ores, and Crystal Cores. Crystal Cores were the rarest and their prices were outrageously high.

Crystal Cores were graded from one to three stars and above, based on their quality and the density of spiritual energy.

The lowest-grade one-star Crystal Core could sell for a high price of ten thousand Crystal Stones. No wonder so many people ventured into the Demon Realm.

However, Crystal Cores were only found within Mo Beasts and Yao Beasts. The higher the level and strength of the Mo Beast or Yao Beast, the greater the possibility of finding a Crystal Core within it.

The grade of a Crystal Core was not entirely determined by the level of the Mo Beast or Yao Beast. It also depended on luck and the speed at which the Mo Beast or Yao Beast was killed.

If it took half a day to finally kill a Mo Beast or Yao Beast, even if there was a Crystal Core inside, its spiritual energy would have been depleted long ago, greatly reducing its value.

After browsing one street, Bi Fan spent half a day. Although he was tired, the harvest was greater than he had imagined.

As he continued browsing, Bi Fan even bought quite a bit of Spiritual Medicine and parts of Mo Beast bodies. These items were much cheaper than outside.

Even if he couldn't use them himself, he could trade them outside. Bi Fan had the Heavenly Origin Ring, so his space was vast and difficult to fill.

If Bi Fan's Crystal Stones were not limited, he would have definitely gone on a major shopping spree.

Bi Fan came from a humble background and knew the importance and rarity of Crystal Stones. He wouldn't pass up an opportunity to earn more.

Due to his limited Crystal Stones, Bi Fan chose only those items with significant price differences compared to the outside world, planning to sell them in Tingfeng Valley on his way back and make a hefty profit.

In half a day, Bi Fan had spent all the Crystal Stones on him, and several piles of items had appeared in the Heavenly Origin Ring.